Global Head of Finance Systems and Data

About the role

Ascot is looking for a Global Head of Finance Systems and Data to own the business ownership of Global Finance platforms and the data structures that support them. The role works closely with the Global IT function on architecture, vendor management and technical delivery at group scale, and covers data governance, AI use cases and automation. It is based in Stamford, CT.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a three-to-five-year Global Finance business capability plan, aligning investment decisions with Finance's strategic objectives and partnering with Global IT on platform architecture, vendors and delivery.
• Define the global Finance data model, reporting dimensions, hierarchies, mappings and master data, and set up governance and maintenance processes.
• Establish end-to-end data lineage from source systems through data warehouses and reporting layers to management reports, supporting auditability, reconciliation and controls.
• Identify, prioritize, sponsor and govern AI use cases in Finance, measuring business value and alignment with enterprise technology, data, risk and control requirements.
• Work with local Finance transformation leads to maintain a prioritized backlog of automation opportunities, and define business requirements for data lineage, change logging, segregation of duties and controlled change management.

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in finance operations, FP&A, ERP or finance technology transformation.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, data analytics or technology.
• Professional accounting or finance certification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA or CPA) preferred.
• Experience leading Finance systems, data or transformation initiatives in a complex global organization, ideally in insurance, financial services or a regulated industry.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across Finance, IT and Data and to lead cross-functional change initiatives.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of financial close and consolidation, management and regulatory reporting, planning and forecasting and related controls.
• Experience defining and governing Finance data models, reporting dimensions, hierarchies, mappings and master data.
• Experience prioritizing and governing automation or AI use cases with a focus on value, scalability, auditability and risk.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $225,000 - $270,000 for US-based employees, with possible variation based on experience and expertise.
• Possible annual cash bonus and other discretionary compensation.
• Health, dental, vision, HSA, commuter account, life insurance, 401(k) and paid time off.